JobID: 5085
Position Type:
Administration/Principal - High School
Date Posted:
3/1/2024
Location:
Scott High School
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: 3/16/24
TITLE: High School Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (7-12 or K-12)
Master’s degree with emphasis on school administration
Three (3) years successful administrative experience
Four (4) years of successful teaching experience
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
SUPERVISES: All personnel serving in the assigned school
JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the assigned school as to promote the educational development of each pupil.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies
Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested
Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
Develops program of orientation for new staff members
Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance
Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
Maintains active relationship with students and parents
Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment
Supervises the preparation of student schedules
Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant
Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems
Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence
Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 230 Days, Salary to be determined by Administrative Salary Schedule
EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent